Effects of Isometric Strength and Plyometric Training on Running Performance: A Randomized Controlled Study

• Published in: Research quarterly for exercise and sport Vol. 94; no. 1; pp. 263 - 271
• Main Authors: Lum, Danny, Barbosa, Tiago M., Aziz, Abdul Rashid, Balasekaran, Govindasamy
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Routledge 01.03.2023; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Adult; Athletic Performance; Body Composition; Body mass; Countermovement jump; Female; Humans; Isometric; isometric mid-thigh pull; Lower Extremity; Male; maximal aerobic speed; Muscle Strength; Plyometric Exercise; Running; running economy; Thigh; maximal aerobic speed; isometric mid-thigh pull; Countermovement jump; running economy

Purpose: The aim of the study was to compare the effects of isometric strength (IST) and plyometric training (PT) on endurance running performance. Methods: Twenty-six endurance runners (18 males and 8 females; age 36 ± 6 years, stature 1.69 ± 0.05 m body mass 61.6 ± 8.0 kg, VO 2max 50.4 ± 5.8 ml·kg...